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A man accused of aborting a pregnant woman denies his claim and files a lawsuit for$ 1 billion.
Christopher Cooprider has refuted the allegations and filed counterclaims for$ 100 million in actual damages and$ 1 billion in exemplary damages in response to a civil lawsuit brought against him for the unlawful death of their unborn child. milli milli Liana Davis and the father of her unborn child, Liana Davis, filed a wrongful death
Texas Lawmakers Accuse Schools of Withholding ‘Common Sense’ Medical Care, Schools Claim Compliance with New Law
Parents, nurse practitioners, public schools, and, most importantly, students across the state are beginning to grapple with a number of new education laws that went into effect earlier this month, with one such policy resulting in some children being denied access to basic “common sense” health care. Some have even reported incidents of schools withholding
Texas Flood Victim Families Gather at Governor’s Mansion for Disaster Response Bill Signings
Through tearful applause, a somber rejoicing filled the air as Gov. Greg Abbott signed three of disaster relief bills into law alongside family and friends of the victims of the deadly July 4 flooding in Central Texas. At the Governor’s Mansion in Austin, Abbott was positioned next to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick as well as
Texas GOP Files Lawsuit to Force Closure of Its 2026 Primary Election
The Republican Party of Texas (RPT) has finally pulled the trigger on a maneuver it’s planned since 2022, filing a lawsuit against the State of Texas in an attempt to close its primary election next year to only registered GOP voters. “Texas’s open primary election system — which allows independents and Democrats to vote in
Texas Bill Shielding Unsubstantiated Police Complaints from Public View Fails as Special Session Closes
A bill that would have protected some portions of police personnel files from disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) failed to pass after the Senate dropped amendments approved by the House, including one that referenced the 2022 school shooting in Uvalde. House Bill (HB) 15 by state Rep. Cole Hefner (R-Mt. Pleasant) sought
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Acquires More Land for New Park in Uvalde County
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is expanding the number of state parks available for Texans to visit and enjoy the outdoors by acquiring 1,720 acres in Uvalde County near Garner State Park. The new park, which will be named Bear Creek State Park, was purchased for $33.5 million and will be developed using
Texas Legislature Moves on Penalties to Dissuade Future Quorum Breaks
One of the last things the Texas House did before adjourning sine die on Wednesday night was to adopt rules changes that enact new punishments for future quorum breaks, along with a prohibition on fundraising during them. There are two primary things Republicans have done in response to the latest Democratic quorum break, the second
Abbott Directs Texas DPS to Enforce English Proficiency for Commercial Truck Drivers
Commercial truck drivers in Texas must read and speak English proficiently in order to obtain or maintain their licenses, per a new directive from Gov. Greg Abbott to the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). In response to an executive order (EO) issued by President Donald Trump in April, Abbott directed the DPS to ensure
State Sen. Brandon Creighton Named Sole Finalist for Texas Tech System Chancellor
State Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) has been named the sole finalist to become the next Texas Tech University (TTU) System chancellor and chief executive officer. “The Texas Tech University System has a proud history and limitless potential,” said Creighton. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium
Texas Universities Replace Faculty Senates with Regent-Supervised Advisory Councils in Compliance with New Law
Texas universities are making policy changes to comply with Senate Bill (SB) 37, one of many bills that took effect September 1, which changes faculty senates into advisory councils and gives final authority on curriculum and degree programs to boards of regents appointed by the governor. SB 37 author state Sen. Brandon Creighton (R-Conroe) said
Second Special Session of 2025 Closes as Texas House and Senate Adjourn Sine Die
The Texas Legislature has concluded the second called special session of the 89th Legislature, wrapping up a chaotic three weeks of hashing out hot-button issues in the dust of a Democratic quorum break. The second special session was called by Gov. Greg Abbott on August 15, immediately after the conclusion of the first one. It
THC Deal Between Governor, Legislature Falls Through Before Second Special Session Ends
Gov. Greg Abbott’s special session agenda item tasking the Texas Legislature with addressing hemp-derived THC in Texas will not be resolved before the end of the session. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick made the announcement on social media that “after long discussions” with the other members of Texas’ “Big Three” — Abbott and House Speaker Dustin
